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African Safari

2013-05-12T07:01:00.000-07:00

There is no end to the adventures that we can have if we seek them with our eyes open. People seek for excitement, fun, or travel in their lives, for the calmness, and strength these activities provides to the body, and peace to the mind. People undertake adventurous activities for the purpose of excitement, recreation, and pleasure.Safaris are becoming increasingly popular among adventurous travelers, and casual holiday goers alike.
There are thousands of travel, expedition, and recreation destinations in the world. Many of them are famous globally, but few are more popular within the domestic inhabitants. Africa is one of the travel destination, very famous over the world, known for offering wonderful safari services, tours, and expeditions. It is the world's most sought after safari destination. Africa generally does have something for everyone. Although debate and confusion among safari seekers exists as to which destination to choose within the African continent. Few of the best known, and highly liked cities for safari tours in Africa include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana. This continent is popular because of its deserts, mountains, rugged landscapes, and vast wilderness areas.
South Africa usually is the most reached out travel, and vocational site for safaris. This city wins for opulence, and ancillary non safari activities, with many of the world's top private luxury safari lodges, charming waterfalls, and much more. But the reality is that you can take a truly wonderful, world class safari experience in every city of Africa. Most people prefer to go alongside their families to enjoy the precious moments of their lives. Many common uses of safaris are photography, video shooting, hunting, and discovery.
African safari tours, and packages specifically include family friendly holidays, honeymoons, exotic beach vacations, Eco travel, migration safaris. These packages offer the opportunities to self drive through the African forests, and deserts. Luxury safari packages give the opportunity to have close up sightings with the animals, taking into account the safety, and precautionary measures. When it comes to couples, this part of the world draws its attention not only of a wide range of newlyweds for their honeymoon, but older people for their anniversaries. For the most part, safaris are somewhat costly vacation, and travel experience. But these packages can be tailor made according to one's requirements. These can be designed to suit one's personal budget. But, the length of the safari will obviously make an impact on its cost. The longer you stay, the more is the expense.
Many travelers trek to Africa in search of the big five; buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinoceroses. The chance to see these animals in their natural habitats is a once in a lifetime, and rare experience. But your trip to Africa is somewhat more than a trip to the zoo. Safaris can be physically taxing and strenuous, and you may not see the animals you wish. Since most safari destinations are in developing sub-Saharan nations, travelers must take related safety, and health precautions. If you're planning a safari, be as prepared as possible. Reading guidebooks, talking to friends who visited Africa before, and researching the expeditions will be excellent.
In the last few years, there has been a predominant increase in tourism, and recreation in many parts of the world. Tourism is becoming an increasingly prevalent economic purpose for many Eastern, and Southern African nations, and in several regions surpassing traditional industries. Huge expenses are incurred every year for advertisement, marketing, and promotional purposes. The companies, or tour operators are incurring huge infrastructure costs, and maintaining the level of services to be appreciated by the customers. There is an intense competition among these operators for the services they are providing, as people around the world are becoming much more aware of these travel destinations. Many operators have employed professional tourist guides, offer safe transportation, and certified educational services.
Africa is an immense continent with safari opportunities available across thousands of miles, so the best time to travel to Africa depends on your specific destination. Overall, it's best to travel during the dry season, which corresponds to the region's winter. Since safari destinations are in the Southern Hemisphere, their seasons run opposite of North America.
The safari vacation packages are flexible. Tourists can choose between fly-in, mobile, self drive, or luxury lodge safaris. These are different, and excellent for interaction with abundant wildlife, and give many exciting ways to enjoy it.
Recommendation;
When planning a safari, many decisions have to be made, from the time of year to travel, to which destination will be best. In addition there may be budget, health, and safety concerns to consider. Overall, safaris offer a once in a lifetime experience to an individual, and they can enjoy, learn, and take out so much out of this.

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REMARKABLE RUSSIA

2013-05-05T00:53:00.000-07:00

Traveling a country so big and so diverse as Russia can be quite a task. So many climatic zones, so many different cities and cultures... It is highly advisable to seek advice from a travel professional who would tell you how and where to go with minimal cost.

Russia is a country with ancient history and tremendously rich culture. Some of its architectural, historical and cultural monuments are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the historic center of St. Petersburg, the Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, palaces and park complexes, the historical monuments of Novgorod, the historical and cultural complex of Solovki, Trinity-Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, the white stone monuments of ancient Vladimir-Suzdal and the cities of the 'Golden Ring of Russia', and the Kizhi State Historical-Architectural and Ethnographic Museum Reserve.
If you have a look at the Russian Federation, which occupies a sixth part of the earth, it is easy to notice that its sights are so diverse that they go beyond our imagination and resemble no other countries. The people, who have seen a lot and have been to many places, will certainly confirm that it is next to impossible to see all the sights Russia, so great is their number.

The territory of Russia admits more than 100 nature reserves and national parks, the great rivers, like the Volga, the Lena, the Amur, the largest and deepest lake Baikal, the alpine peaks of the Caucasus and the Caucasian Mineral Waters resorts, the volcanoes and geysers of Kamchatka. The resorts on the Black Sea, the Kremlin, Red Square, the mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin, the Armory, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Tretyakov Gallery, Borodino Panorama, and Andrei Rublev museum are perhaps the most attractive places in the eyes of tourists.

He, who has at least once been to Russia, will never forget the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, the unique museum called the Museum of Curiosities, and unsurpassed palace-park ensembles of Peterhof, Pavlovsk, and Pushkin. Russia is also famous for its ancient towns and the cities of the famous 'Golden Ring'. They include Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Pereslavl, Vladimir, Rostov, Suzdal, and Sergiev Posad.
The sights that have always been popular among international guests include the Historical and Architectural Museum in Smolensk, the Kremlin and the palace of Ivan the Terrible in Vologda, the Kizhi Museum of Wooden Architecture.

Moscow is the capital of the country and its largest city, but the heart of Russia is truly St. Petersburg. In Moscow, one will find unique attractions, as the Triumphal Arch on Kutuzov Avenue, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Pushkin Museum, Epiphany Cathedral and others.
St. Petersburg is often called Venice of the North due to its tremendous historical and architectural heritage. Its Kazan Cathedral, Isaac Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood, Alexander Nevsky Lavra are unique architectural monuments and places of worship. The city's attractions include the Palace Square with the Winter Palace and the Alexander Column, the Admiralty, Smolny Palace, and the Summer Garden. Tourists often walk along Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral Street, and Architect Rossi Street. Many tours lead to Ostrovsky Square, the Russian National Library, Arts Square with the building of the Russian Museum, the St. Petersburg Academic Theater of Drama, Summer Gardens, the Field of Mars, and the Engineers' Castle.

The city's monuments of Classicism and Empire include the Academy of Fine Arts, Admiralty, the Mountain Institute, Narva Gate. St. Petersburg's famous bridges are true works of art and samples of engineering excellence. To commemorate the victims of the siege of Leningrad during World War II, the architectural memorial at Piskarevsky cemetery was created in the 1960-s. The suburbs of St. Petersburg are famous for Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo, Pavlovsk, and unique palaces and park ensembles of the 18th-19th centuries.

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MEXICO: The Mini World

2013-04-08T01:12:00.002-07:00

Hey you the travel bug, you might have explored all the pyramids, the deserts, the jungles, the landscapes but you should not escape the Mexico, so let’s go. Mexico is the right place to travel during summer. ‘MEXICO’ taken from the word Mexica, the tribe that lived in the central region of the country. Mexico is the largest Hispanic language country. Mexico is generally covered with mountains. Leaving all the risks and safety measures behind, I am getting into the tourist dissection of the city. Forget the mountains because there is a lot to visit. It houses small world in it, keep the sentence memorized.

Xochimilco

About 27 miles in the South of Mexico city center, Venice is located. Puzzled, Venice in Mexico? Then Mexico must be in Italy. Amigos it’s actually Xochimilco a Venice like place. It is claimed to have last few remaining canals of Lake Texcoco. Well decorated colorful boats and the floating vendors are the ingredients of the place.

Xochimilco By jrsnchzhrs (flickr.com)

Boats are shared among a dozen person, but if you want to rent the whole of the board, there is no stopping just pay for it. Have pleased of Mariachi the old traditional folk music. If you want to have the festivity then you should visit the place on weekends. Buy some food or flowers or may be some souvenirs from the floating vendors or just take their picture which could be served as souvenir.

Teotihuacan

Been to Egypt ever is kind of same if I ask been to Teotihuacan ever? Teotihuacan is located about 25 miles from the Mexico City. It is an archeological site with 5 entry points. You can hire a car for the site tour which will well serve to take entry from different or all the 5 entrances and also to investigate the surrounding areas. The world’s third largest pyramid; pyramid of the sun is in the Teotihuacan. It stands 66 m in height. To get the great view of Teotihuacan you got to climb on this pyramid.

Pyramid of the Sun By ZeroOne (flickr.com)

Apart from pyramids, there are temples, residential compounds and courtyards. Some of the highlighted are Palace of Jaguars, Palace of Quetza Butterfly, pyramid of the moon and Tepantitla. So sharpen you archeology sense and try to find out some untold facts about the place.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco state. It is the home of well know Mexican traditions like mariachi and charros (Mexican cowboy). The city is full of museums, theaters and shopping malls. Some of the main attractions are Teatro Degollado is an old theater, zoologico Guadalajara (zoo), Expo Guadalajara major events showcased here, Estadio Omnilife (the stadium) and the Centro cultural. You will find many beaches out there in Mexico along with the historic ruins and museums.

Teatro Degollado By Aaron (flickr.com)

HEADING TO BERLIN

2013-03-23T13:51:00.004-07:00

Today's destination is Berlin, Germany. Pick up your camera and take out your map and get set Berlin.

It is estimated that around 80% of the Berlin was destroyed during the Second World War. Today, Berlin is enthralling modern city and offers vast array of interesting places from the remains of the Berlin Wall to the eminent Brandenburg Gate. You might need a planner tool to plan out your trip to historic places.

The Berlin Wall

The defeated Germany was divided into 4 parts: an American, British, French and Soviet occupied zone. Berlin was also divided into 4 sectors. To occupy the whole city, Soviet started a blockade of the US, British and French sectors, the plan failed though. The eastern and western Germany was easily accessible for the Germans. However, the west Germany attracted many east Germans and to stop them from fleeng away, east Germany decided to build the border fence.

Berlin Wall By Antony Zacharias (flickr.com)

87 mile long concrete fence between East and West Berlin, The Berlin Wall. An incarnation of the purported ‘Iron Curtain’ between eastern and western Europe. It was originally a barbed wire fence erected within 24 hours on August 13, 1961, a more stout and solid wall built on August 15, 1961.

The Berlin wall was of great controversy throughout its existence. The fall of the Berlin wall finally arose on November 9, 1989 and the wall was just about entirely dismentled. Some east gallery side sections still animate.

The Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate built between 1788 and 1791 which once served as a city gateway. Today’s Brandenburg is just for name only. No more passage for vehicles in fact it is pedestrian’s concern only.

Brandenburg Gate By Stacey Cavanagh (flickr.com)

With all the ideological disputes in the past, the Brandenburg is a symbol of peace and unity.

Altes Museum

Altes Museum has been built in Ancient Greece inspired style. It was built between 1823 and 1830.

It showcases many Greek and Roman art sculptures, the art of Etruscan. Portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, fresco and mosaics portraits exhibit Roman series.

Altes Museum By Jean-Pierre Dalbéra (flickr.com)

The Neues Museum is getting more of the attraction than the Altes but it is still worth to visit. Trojan antiquities and prehistoric skull are the limelight of the Neues museum.

Berlin Olympic Stadium

The Olympic stadium was built for 1936 Olympics. Even though the stadium was partly destroyed in World War II (WWII), the original architecture is still preserved. The renovated stadium features a transparent oval roof.

Berlin Olympic Stadium By Matthew Powell (flickr.com)

Apart from sports, concerts and other culture events are held in the stadium. The visitor center will be a right starting point to explore the historical information about the stadium.

Museum Of Technology Berlin

In 1982 museum of transport and technology of berlin was developed. It has an exhibition area of around 50,000 square meters and is among the world’s largest technical museum.

River barge at Berlin Technology Museum By Jerzy Kociatkiewicz (flickr.com)

A nice collections of train engines, cars and aircraft which give you an idea of German technology and transportation revolution.

Steam Locomotive at Museum of Technology By Roger Wollstadt (flickr.com)

You can also have the pleasure of watching windmills, a smithy and a water mill.

Panoramapunkt

View Berlin 360? Panoramapunkt in Kollhoff tower is to the rescue. For little charges you will be able to go to the top through the fastest lift. The information at the observation deck outline all the story of the surrounded area and landmarks.

EXPLORE TURKEY

2013-03-21T23:16:00.001-07:00

Turkey, partly in Western Asia and partly in Southeastern Europe. The domes and minarets are Turkey's identity but that not all it offers. The Marmara sea, the Black sea, Antolia costs, the Istanbul's skylines all represent the diversity and attraction.

The sea of marmara is infact the extension of the Mediterranean Sea, separating Asian Turkey and the European Turkey or is the same for seperating the two continents. The Marmara sea connects Aegean sea by Dardanelles strait, and to the Black sea by the Bosporus strait. Hmm are you dizzled? Ok lets have a picture map of this mystry.

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Ok then lets move on from Geography class. So friends what you figured out from the above map? The one that's interesting? Don't be dull...did you find the Istanbul? Ok you did, then what's interesting about it? Yeh it's written twice. You guys are really up and running. It's half in Europe and half in Asia...oh really you found that.

Istanbul is the heart of the modern Turkey. Here West meets the East. It has the domes, minarets and the mosques and the dominated places of skyline. Istanbul's famous blue mosque, what architecture and calligraphy simply the masterpiece.

Blue Mosque from Hagia Sophia By echiner1 (flickr.com)

Blue Mosque Inside By Benh LIEU SONG (flickr.com)

Heard about Istanbul's spice market...yes the real spices not the girls. Come on its still interesting to know about that market. You will find it at the base of galata bridge just at the walking distance from major points like Blue mosque, Hugia Sofia and the Grand bazar.

Spice market By ccarlstead (flickr.com)

You will not only meet the obvious spices only, in addition there are fortune telling bunnies, a good span of pills and potions which assured to have longer hair good skin and obviously the more attraction. Dry fruits are also to be offered by this market with sinfully great taste and price. It is a little spice market but with big culture that will spice up your tour.

Did I miss the Grand Bazar? Then step into it. Almost with 60 streets and 5000 shops, the grand bazar is among the biggest markets in the world. The number of visitor is simple to calculate with this formula.

No. of Visitors = No. of shops X No. of streets

On average there are about 300,000 to 400,000 visitors a day and why is it so? There you go, it is well known for its jewellery (I guess thieves attracted more than visitors), carpets, embroidery, ceramic, leather, antiques, souvinirs, glass mosaic lighting, tea sets and the list just goes on and on.

Shop at Grand Bazar By dieter_titz (flickr.com)

Grand bazar street By Ricardo Tulio Gandelman (flickr.com)

Finally the food section...hehe...the list.

1) Iskembe

2) Kebab

3) Meze

4) Kofte

5) Hamsi

6) Hunkar Begendi

7) Tavuk Gogsu (dessert)

8) Insidious kunefe (dessert)
9) Kumpir (dessert)

Thats it from my side. Hope you enjoyed the post and don't forget to comment. Keep guessing the next guide. Take care everywhere.

The Most Visited Countries

2013-03-18T03:07:00.002-07:00

If you are wondering either ITALY have greater visitors per year than United Kingdom or is that Mexico attract more visitors than the latter ones?

Well here are the stats....

By population, MEXICO is 11th in the world. It receives 21.4 M visitors per year...hmm... But hang on have you heard about TURKEY? About 22.2 M visitors per year visit the TURKEY. Yep about 1 M more than MEXICO. Interestingly the number of visitors per year for GERMANY is also close to that of TURKEY and MEXICO its about 24.4 M.

So where the people are visiting more...? Any guess? ANY??? What? UNITED KINGDOM?? Hmm good one but not the right one. 30.6 M people are visiting United Kingdom per year...LONDON EYE. ITALY registers 43.6 M tourists per year....hmm PIZZA is getting famous I guess.

Where is CHINA...? Its almost everywhere. Tourists per year visiting CHINA is 57.4 M. Yes CHINA is beating above all mentioned in terms of visitors....It was china's last year, 2012 is it? USA caters 55.9 M visitors a year. Spain messes it all with 59.1 M visitors and taking the second place among the most visited countries in the world!

Who's Number 1 in the list....fragrance and fashion means FRANCE. It got 81.9 M visitors per year. All attendance in fashion shows, César awards and just FRANCE ranking it at first place.

The Great Barrier Reef

2010-11-06T08:32:00.003-07:00

Are you seen enough of this world? Lets discover the under water life. The Great barrier reef is the ultimate place to explore the water world. With SCUBA diving you almost become the water creature and just interfere with diverse species beneath but first take your SCUBA classes at the reef.

Scuba Adventure By Nick Hewson (flickr.com)

SCUBA DIVING

The playground is all set for the scuba diving at the great barrier reef. All you need is to dive in but hold on you must know the safety rules. Usually barrier reef is calm water find out the moderate depth and offcourse with diverse sea species else you could only find your school buddy. So get your SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) first , wear it check it and try some low depth dive to just get familiar with. If you are a sinus or any other kind of patient that affects from atmospheric pressure should avoid SCUBA (as there are more easy ways of committing suicide). It is better to take your SCUBA diving training or classes first.

SNORKEL

If you feel its better to stay out, you can still snorkel around and have the compromised experience of this adventurous journey.

You don’t have to snorkel only but you have to snorkel fearlessly. All your fears which are related to you or the sea creatures must first be burried. Don’t think of JELLY FISH at all you will get the shock even by thinking of them. Long breath hold, a mask, right snorkel and big flippers are a good start. You can even dive in with all these stuffs.

Don’t get anxious about breathing through snorkel with your mask on, obviously it is for breathing not to disturb it. Again go out into the shallow water first check all is working fine. Get accustomed with your snorkelling by putting your face down watching through the mask and breathing via snorkel. What if your snorkel tube is bunged with water? Quite scary.. try to push the wate out by strong push through your mouth. Try to get snorkel with built in drainage valves which keeps it ease to push out the water. Try less swim more float means more adventure more fun less fatigue.

SNORKEL By Jlhopgood (flickr.com)

GLASS BOTTOM BOAT

What? Still thinking of the nightmare.... then get into the glass boat where you can see the life behind the glass....I feel sorry for you as the boat option is the last choice.

Glass bottom boat view By Gwydion M Williams (flickr.com)

GREAT BARRIER REEF HELICOPTER

Okey fine you still have the helicopter tour option just go for it and have eagle view of the Great Barrier Reef. So what you decided? Want to read more? Huhh!

The Great China Wall

2010-10-31T00:45:00.002-07:00

Guys are you ready to ride the DRAGON....? There you go..

The great wall of China is a must explore place. It is historical, it is immense and it is rebuilt. You can find different sites to view some of them are in their original structure while others are rebuilt and renovated. The Whole wall is about 6,400 Km long. You can explore it either by walking or having cabin car experience. Belive me walking will be the dragon's ride as the wall span like a dragon.

Mutianyu

80km north of Beijing, Mutianyu is a wonderful site with its structural originality. Upon arrival, one can get to the wall either by cable car or chair lift. From chair lift terminal you can walk further and would find forest covering the wall and some damaged area of the wall but all these make the scene. However, it is not a simple walk it soaks up many of your energy so to make it smooth proper breathers for small periods are recommended.

Back to the chair lift terminal, get Toboggan to ride down. There you will be surrounded by many sellers selling you souvenirs at quite expensive cost.

Mutianyu China Wall By orangeandmilk (flickr.com)

Simatai

About 110Km northeast of Beijing, Simatai is located. It is all covered with mountains around it. Walking through Simatai is just like walking through the mountain. It would take around 3 hours via bus from Beijing to Simatai. It is the sheer structure in its original form. Hill covered with beautiful scenes. The pathway is steep which says your adventure is climbing. Feel like hiker now and explore the beauty, its worth to hike anyways. After visiting Simatai you must take good rest for your next destination.

Simatai By Grant Hollingworth (flickr.com)

Huanghuacheng

Huanghuacheng is less developed than other sections of the wall but still catches the visitors' attention. Some of the starting wall is reconstructed and as you move up it will be the original structure. Jintang a nearby lake also adds beauty to the scene. About half a century ago, parts of the Huanghuacheng wall were destructed and fell into the Jintang lake due to Japanese invasion.

It encompasses sir forts, six passes, twelve beacon towers and thirty two guard towers. Hope you could find many of these in your journey. Some are still preserved while others are not. A castle named Yaoziyu built during the Ming era is still well preserved. So enjoy the ride I am sure you would love the ending.

Huanghuacheng Wall By drnan tu flickr.com)

Dubai Vacations

2010-10-24T08:23:00.002-07:00

Dubai means holidays and if it is your head first to dubai then go for big bus tour. The guide will briefly give the intro of the places that you pass by.

Big Bus Tour

Get your big bus pass for the city tour. The wharf, modern coastal area and the gold souk are the few highlights. Palm area, Dubai Mall, Sheikh saeed al maktoum house (a national monument), Dubai Museum, and the old Dubai must catch your attention.

The world's biggest gold clock is positioned in the gold souk. It is a crowded tourist place. Dubai Mall's big aquarium is the attraction for everyone.

Beach from Burj al Arab By Liz Lawley (flickr.com)

The great 7 star hotel Burj Al Arab is the great attraction for the visitors. It would not be wrong if one says that it encloses a small world inside it.

Burj Al Arab By David Lisbona (flickr.com)

Dune Bashing safari

"Dune bashing" the other name of desert safari. You can enjoy it on a 4x4 jeep or have motor bike fun.

Dune Bashing By Jan Smith (flickr.com)

As you reach about a sand hill you will get yourself

flying that is dune bashing.

Rocky Adventure

2010-10-24T05:42:00.001-07:00

Get your shoes tied because it's time to rock up your holidays. The Grand Canyon huge masterpiece is waiting for you. The ultimate choice is yours whether to see a part of the canyon or you can have the heli tour to watch the whole canyon with hawk eye view.

Grand Canyon By Tony Kent (flickr.com)

Schedule flights leaves every day from the grand canyon to the Tusayan border. The heli tour is about an hour journey so don't even blink your eyes else you would miss the moment.

Top View of Grand Canyon By Fovea Centralis (flickr.com)

In Canyon's history, eight different American tribes were populated there. With the addition of Natural park, the Canyon really shaped into a double deal for the tourists. You would find great panoramas and landscapes at every inch of the tour. The course of sun will present the view in unique way. So keep tracking the direction of sunlight for the views. Verkamp a historical shop displaying the native American arts should also be in your visiting list.

Borneo Adventures

2010-10-22T23:02:00.000-07:00

You are landed in the middle of an isolated jungle by a twin engine and you suddenly find your self in the middle of nowhere. It does not end here in fact it is where to start from. At pinnacle stone forest jutting 45 meters with sharp razor formation is there to climb. On your adventure, you have to cross two rivers but remember in all activities safety should be the priority.

Borneo pinnacle stone forest By Paul White (flickr.com)

We are exactly in Malaysia actually Malaysian Borneo.

Gunung Mulu

Gunung Mulu is a National park and the freaking fact its in the middle of jungle. Hang on you need a plane to reach there or a truck ride the least. Time to unleash the trek to the pinnacle. Take your food, no no not the lunch I am talking about meal for three days, your boat, and hiking stuff. From park HQ to the Kuala Berar via boat will take two to three hours depending on the condition of river water. Then only 8 km hiking will take you to the camp 5 situated at the base of pinnacle. Great now you need some brake. At camp 5 there is a kitchen, proper shelter, bathrooms, take nice shower, and a common sleeping place for maximum of 50 people.

From the camp you can trek up to pinnacle at gunung api. Pinnacle is forest of fine and sharp limestone. Some of them are as high as 45m rising above the trees. The trail leaving Melinau Gorge at the camp 5 is a steep climb and takes around four to five hours to reach the pinnacle approximately 1200m. No water in this 1200m so keep this in mind and if you cannot make it, it is advised to come back to the camp 5.

Clearwater Cave

Discovered in 1978-88 in a result of expeditions. At the mouth of cave, single leaf plants grow on the limestone in sunlight. On cave walls, photokarsts, sharp tiny rock needles. Clearwater can be reached by longboat from the park HQ in 30 minutes.

Deer Cave

It has the world's biggest cave mouth about 2.2km long and 220m high. It was deer hunting place as the deers attracted to the salty water pools. However, now the bats are there to welcome you. You can be a witness of bat style stunning kill. These bats can make 80km dash for the meal.

Deer Cave By Richard P J Lambert (flickr.com)

Travel to Singapore for holidays

2010-10-20T07:37:00.000-07:00

Singapore.. yes the place of diverse culture and true holidays. Many people around the world are settled in Singapore and adds their flavor to the pie. Singapore zoo with night safari is like ice lolly under the sun.

Singapore Zoo

A variety of animals like white Rhinoceros, white Tiger, African hunting dog and many others with separate reptile block which keep on crawling all day long. Beside this food is also great. Rides for kids and night safari for all. The zoo is divided into 8 geographical blocks so get your ticket to wild night safari to see the wild but cute animals around you. So no second thought just go for it.

There are about 332 species of animals (yes you are right its 333 as you are the addition) and keep increasing. You will have the joy of seeing the rare animals like golden lion tamarin and some endanger ones also like clouded leopard and sumatran tiger. There are animals show throughout the day making good awareness and making sure to preserve the zoological treasure.

Night Safari

Night safari taking you through to the 110 species of animals, giving you the feel of jungle journey. It will be truly exciting for all age people. The whole covered area is 40 hectare. The species comprises of Indo-Malaysian animals. Now you must be itching to experience all this live if not then read this article again.